WunderWelten in Augustinum: New Zealand - Live Report by and with Heiko Beyer

Description

“Kia ora”, a “Warm Welcome” seemed to shout New Zealand in the Maori language to photojournalist Heiko Beyer upon his arrival in Auckland! He took six months off - a break from everyday life, a dream time at the most beautiful end of the world. He let himself be carried away by the overwhelming natural landscapes, past icy glaciers and smoking volcanoes. How unforgettable were the nights in tents on lonely beaches and the hikes through lush rainforests, past romantic lakes and dramatic cliffs! These two islands in the South Pacific managed to captivate the globetrotter from the very first day of the journey. And much here – he quickly realized – is simply crazier, quirkier, just different from home. There is the Wild Food Festival, where it is considered chic to eat the most absurd dishes. This is the land where the inhabitants are used to the earth shaking, where Lord of the Rings director Peter Jackson discovered Middle-earth and since then funny little hobbits live in earthen homes. Heiko Beyer recounts in his live multi-vision about fishing with the indigenous people, the Maoris, a funny group of coffin-building seniors, how a small, round, flightless bird became the national symbol and is protected with great effort. And about the long trekking tour through wind and water, ending at Milford Sound, the most magical place in the country. Here, in this overwhelming nature, where icy glaciers still shape the South Island and so much rain falls that it is called the “Ireland of the South Seas”, where the lush meadows and forests of the North Island are overshadowed by mighty volcanoes, the worries and problems of the world seem far away. Here, Heiko Beyer experienced half a year of freedom, a freedom only possible in New Zealand, these two islands at the most beautiful end of the world!

Highlights

• Live report by Heiko Beyer
• Discovery tour through New Zealand
• Insights into Maori culture

General Information

The event takes place at Augustinum Heidelberg and offers a fascinating live report about New Zealand. Heiko Beyer shares his experiences and impressions of the breathtaking nature and the unique culture of the country.

Location

Jaspersstraße 2, 69126 Heidelberg, Germany

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